Redfern Street VillageCommunity Profile

City of SydneyTown Hall House456 Kent StreetSydney NSW 2000

ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2006-2011

IntroductionThis Village Community Profile provides a socio-economic analysis of residents in the area based on 2006 and 2011 data from the Census of Population and Housing released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census data and forecasts are converted into a story to inform the City of Sydney Council about the Village now and into the future.

This profile covers resident population, ethnicity, education, employment status, occupation, industry sectors of employment and income, as well as household income, composition, dwelling type, tenure, internet connection and motor vehicle ownership.

Information in this profile is presented in tables and charts with concise factual commentary to answer three important questions:

1. What are the characteristics of the residents who live here?2. How are they changing?3. How do they compare to City of Sydney?

This provides the basis for making evidence-based decisions about how to provide services for the Village community as it changes over time.

Key Definitions and Notes

City of Sydney: Is the local government area (LGA) bounded by Port Jackson in the north, Woollahra Municipal Council and Randwick City Council in the east, the City of Botany Bay Council in the south and Marrickville and Leichhardt Councils in the west.

Usual Resident Population (URP): Is the Census count of the Usual Resident Population of an area. Each person is required to state their address of usual residence in the Census. The Usual Resident Population forms the basis of the Estimated Resident Population.

Estimated Resident Population (ERP): Is the official measure of the population, after adjustments have been made to account for residents who were missed in the Census and those overseas on Census night. The ERP includes usual residents who are overseas for fewer than 12 months and excludes overseas visitors who are in Australia for fewer than 12 months.

Enumerated Data: The place of enumeration is the place at which the person is counted i.e. where they spent Census Night, which may not be where they usually live.

Working age: Residents aged 15 years to 64 years.

Retirement age: Residents aged 65 years and over.

Service groups: Service age groups divide the population into age categories that reflect typical life-stages. They indicate the level of demand for services that target people at different stages in life and how that demand is changing.

Occupation: Based on occupation title and task of the main job held during the week prior to Census night. Coded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics using the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) – 1 digit level.

Note: ERP data is used only in the section ‘What is the Population?’ Other sections provide information about characteristics of usual residents or dwellings and are based on URP or enumerated data.

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About the Area

Location and Boundaries

The Redfern Street Village covers the area from Broadway in the north to Waterloo in the south and from Chalmers Street in the east to Darlington and Eveleigh in the west.

The Redfern Street Village includes the suburbs of Chippendale, Darlington, Eveleigh, the western half of Redfern and the northern portions of Waterloo and Alexandria.

Land Use

Redfern Street Village is a mixed use area with residential, educational and industrial development. Residential uses are scattered evenly throughout the Village. Residential development is characterised by medium density terrace housing in Darlington, Alexandria, Redfern and eastern Waterloo, with higher density housing in north-western Waterloo and Chippendale. Business uses tend to dominate in the west with the Darlington Campus of Sydney University, and the centre with Australian Technology Park, with light industrial uses to the south. All main metropolitan and regional train lines run through the centre of the Village, essentially splitting it in half.

Major Features

Major features of the area include The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington Campus), University of Technology Sydney (City Campus Blackfriars), TAFE NSW Sydney Institute (Eora College), The University of Notre Dame Australia (Broadway Campus), Curtin University Sydney, Redfern Town Hall, Waterloo Town Hall, Carriageworks (theatre), Train Presentation Centre, Australian Technology Park, Locomotive Workshops, Prince Alfred Park, Charles Kernan Reserve, Harry Noble Reserve, Reconciliation Park, South Sydney Rotary Park, Vice Chancellors Oval, Victoria Park, Waterloo Park, Prince Alfred Park Pool, Victoria Park Pool, Lake Northam and a number of schools.

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Key Facts

What is the Population? (ERP Data)

• The Redfern Street Village Estimated Resident Population in 2011 is 21,160 residents, or 11.5% of City of Sydney population.

• Of these 7.2% are children (0-14 years of age), 82.7% are working age residents (15-64 years of age) and 10.1% are of retirement age (65 years of age and older).

• Within those broad age categories, the following service groups constitute the largest share of the population: • ‘Tertiary Education and Independence’ (18-24 years); 3,392 residents

(16.0%).• ‘Young Workforce’ (25-34 years); 6,183 residents (29.2%).• ‘Parents and Homebuilders’ (35-49 years); 4,591 residents (21.7%).

How is the Population Changing? (ERP Data)

• Between 2006 and 2011, the population increased by 8.7% (or 1,700 residents).• The following service groups contributed to population change in particular:

• ‘Tertiary Education and Independence’ (18-24 years); increase of 207 residents (6.5%).

• ‘Young Workforce’ (25-34 years); increase of 898 residents (17.0%).• ‘Empty Nesters and Retirees’ (60-69 years); increase of 227 residents

(16.2%).• The population is estimated to increase by 57.7% by 2031 (12,201 additional

residents). The largest increases are anticipated in the following service groups:• ‘Young Workforce’ (25-34 years); increase of 3,500 residents (56.6%).• ‘Parents and Homebuilders’ (35-49); increase of 2,740 residents (59.7%).

Who Are We? (URP Data)

• The majority of Redfern Street Village residents are born in Australia (55.9%, compared with 50.9% in City of Sydney).

• At home, 31.8% of residents speak a non-English language either exclusively, or in addition to English. In City of Sydney this figure is 34.4%.

• Tertiary qualifications are held by 63.9% of residents aged 15 years and over, compared to 68.4% for City of Sydney.

• 25.3% of residents attend an education institution. 18.2% of the population is attending University or TAFE, compared to 16.8% for the City of Sydney.

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What Do We Do? (URP and Enumerated Data)

• Of the Redfern Street Village residents in the labour force 91.7% are employed (26.2% are part-time employed).

• The largest occupational group is ‘Professionals’ at 39.5% of employed residents aged 15 years and over.

• The two largest industries of employment are ‘Professional, Scientific and Technical Services’ and ‘Education and Training’.

• The median individual income for residents is $690 per week, 22.3% less than the City of Sydney weekly median of $888.

• The median household income is $1,218 per week, 25.2% less than City of Sydney weekly median of $1,629.

How Do We Live? (Enumerated Data)

• There are proportionally fewer ‘Couples without children’ households in Redfern Street Village (24.3%) than in City of Sydney (28.3%).

• 40.9% of households rent privately, compared with 51.2% in City of Sydney.• 62.1% of dwellings are high density, compared with 74.5% in City of Sydney.• 70.5% of homes have a broadband internet connection, compared to 77.7% for

City of Sydney.• 56.0% of households own a motor vehicle, compared to 59.5% in City of Sydney.

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What is the Population?Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) official estimates for 2011 put the Redfern Street Village resident population at 21,160, constituting 11.5% of the total City of Sydney population.

The most populous groups span 18-49 years of age and can be broken into three service groups:

• ‘Tertiary Education and Independence’ (18-24 years).• ‘Young Workforce’ (25-34 years).• ‘Parents and Homebuilders’ (35-49 years).

Figure 1 details the age range specifics of the service groups and the proportions each of these service groups represent in the Redfern Street Village population, compared with City of Sydney figures. It shows that, relative to City of Sydney, there is a slightly greater concentration of older residents (50 years and older).

Figure 1 – Proportion of 2011 Population in Service Age Groups

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Population by Age and Sex, Regions of Australia. (Estimated Resident Population)

Broad Age Groups

Table 1 shows the 2011 population estimates for Redfern Street Village, by broad age groups, and the percentage of the population that each group represents. It provides insight into the level of demand for services and facilities that target residents at different stages in their lives. It is an indicator of Redfern Street Village’s residential role and function and illustrates how it has changed since 2006.

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Table 1 – Population by Broad Age Group2011 2006 Change

Broad Age Group Village

count

Village

%

City ofSydne

y%

Village

count

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-2011

Children, 0-14 years 1,522 7.2 7.1 1,495 7.7 6.9 27Working Age, 15-64 years 17,491 82.7 85.0 15,940 81.9 85.3 1,551Retirement Age, 65 years +

2,147 10.1 7.9 2,025 10.4 7.8 122

Total population 21,160 19,460 1,700Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Estimated Resident Population.

Population Change Since 2006

The Redfern Street Village population increased by 8.7% (or 1,700 residents) between 2006 and 2011 compared with 10.8% growth in the City of Sydney population.

The largest share of this increase occurred in the ‘Young Workforce’ service group but, almost all service groups contributed to population growth in Redfern Street Village to some degree. The exception to this was the ‘Primary Schoolers’ and ‘Secondary Schoolers’ services group, both experiencing a small decline in numbers over the five year period. Figure 2 provides age specifics of these service groups and details of how many residents each service group lost or gained in Redfern Street Village.

Figure 2 – Change in Service Groups 2006 to 2011

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Estimated Resident Population

Forecasts to 2031

The population in Redfern Street Village is expected to increase by 57.7% by 2031, increasing by an estimated 12,201 residents to a total of 33,361.1

1 City of Sydney Population Forecasts, Research performed by .id Consulting Pty Ltd. Available at: http://forecast2.id.com.au/Default.aspx?id=148&pg=5000

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There are expected to be no significant increases in the proportional share by age groups between 2011 and 2031. There are also not expected to be any significant decreases in the proportional share by age groups between 2011 and 2031. Figure 3 compares the proportion of residents projected for each service age group in 2031 compared with 2011, whilst Figure 4 compares actual numbers for the same period.

Figure 3 – Proportion of 2031 Population in Service Groups (Forecast)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Estimated Resident Population; City of Sydney / ID Consulting Population Forecasts

Figure 4 – Actual 2031 Population in Service Groups (Forecast)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Estimated Resident Population; City of Sydney / ID Consulting Population Forecasts

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Who are we?Ethnicity

Country of Birth

31.7% of residents in Redfern Street Village were born in countries where English is not the first language, compared with 34.8% in City of Sydney.

Country of birth data indicate the level of cultural diversity and historical settlement patterns and can also reflect how Australia’s immigration program has changed over time. Table 2 details the proportion of residents by top nine countries of birth in Redfern Street Village and how they compare with City of Sydney.

Table 2: Birthplace - Ranked By Size2011 2006 Change

Country(s) of birthVillage

%

City ofSydney

%

Village

%

City ofSydne

y%

Village2006-11

diff. in %

Australia 55.9 50.9 56.7 53.9 -0.8‘Other Asia’* 11.6 14.9 10.8 13.9 0.8China (including Hong Kong) 6.0 7.5 5.9 6.3 0.1United Kingdom 5.3 6.6 5.3 6.7 0.0New Zealand 4.0 3.8 3.9 4.0 0.1Ukraine 1.5 0.4 2.0 0.6 -0.5Russia 1.1 0.6 1.4 0.6 -0.3Ireland 1.0 1.2 0.7 0.9 0.3United States of America 1.0 1.5 0.7 1.2 0.3Overseas born total 44.1 49.1 43.3 46.1 0.8Non-English speaking countries total 31.7 34.8 31.9 32.2 -0.2Mainly English speaking total 12.4 14.3 11.4 13.9 1.0* ‘Other Asia’ countries includes: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Burma, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2006 (Usual Residence data).

Dominant Groups

Overall, 44.1% of Redfern Street Village residents are born overseas with the majority from non-English speaking backgrounds. 17.6% of residents were born in China, Hong Kong or ‘Other Asia’ countries and are strongly represented in Redfern Street Village.

The major differences between the countries of birth of the population in Redfern Street Village and City of Sydney are:

• Proportionally more residents are born in Australia.• Proportionally fewer residents are born in ‘Other Asia’ countries.• Proportionally fewer residents are born in non-English speaking countries.

Trend

Between 2006 and 2011 changes in the proportion of Redfern Street Village residents born in Australia and in the various countries were minor. This is generally in line with the trend for City of Sydney except for an overall increase in residents born in non-English speaking countries which is not reflected in Redfern Street Village.

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Language Spoken At Home

In Redfern Street Village 31.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home compared to 34.4% in City of Sydney.

Data on languages spoken at home indicate how culturally diverse a population is and the degree to which different ethnic groups and nationalities are retaining their language. Table 3 shows the top eight languages spoken at home by Redfern Street Village residents. These figures should be analysed in conjunction with country of birth data to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups in the area and the services required by the multicultural community.

Table 3: Languages Spoken At Home – In Rank Order2011 2006 Change

LanguageVillage

%

City ofSydne

y%

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-11

diff. in %

English 68.2 65.6 68.2 68.3 0.0Chinese languages 8.6 10.4 8.1 9.6 0.5‘Other Asian’ languages* 8.1 10.5 7.2 9.4 0.9Russian 3.2 1.3 4.2 1.4 -1.0Spanish 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 0.2Arabic 1.3 1.0 1.8 0.8 -0.5Greek 1.1 1.5 1.2 1.7 -0.1French 0.8 1.1 0.6 0.8 0.2Non-English languages total** 31.8 34.4 31.8 31.7 0.0* ‘Other Asian’ languages include: Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Malay, Indonesian, Hindi, Bengali Nepali, Tamil, Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu.** Non-English languages total includes all other languages not included in this table.Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2006 (Usual Residence data).

Dominant Groups

Of the non-English languages spoken at home in Redfern Street Village, Chinese languages and other Asian languages are the most prevalent (16.7% combined). There are also a sizeable proportion of residents that speak European languages other than English (6.7%).

The major differences between the languages spoken at home for residents of Redfern Street Village and City of Sydney in 2011 are:

• Proportionally more residents speak only English at home.• Proportionally fewer residents speak ‘Other Asian’ languages at home.

Trend

Between 2006 and 2011 changes in the break-down of languages spoken at home by Redfern Street Village residents have been marginal.

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Education

Qualifications

63.8% of residents in Redfern Street Village have a tertiary qualification compared to 68.4% in City of Sydney.

In this context, ‘educational qualifications’ are post-secondary qualifications gained by residents 15 years and over. These data are strong indicators of socio-economic status and are useful for identifying skill gaps in the labour market and evaluating economic opportunities. Table 4 details the categories of qualifications held and the proportions of Redfern Street Village residents holding them, compared with City of Sydney figures.

Table 4: Highest Qualification Achieved2011 2006 Change

Qualification levelVillage

%

City ofSydney

%

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-11

diff. in %Bachelor or Higher degree 44.5 48.3 36.7 43.6 7.8Advanced Diploma or Diploma 9.1 10.6 9.4 10.2 -0.3Certificate Level 10.2 9.5 11.9 10.4 -1.7No qualification 36.2 31.6 42.0 35.8 -5.8Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2006 (Usual Residence data).

Dominant Groups

The most commonly held educational qualification in Redfern Street Village is a Bachelor or Higher degree. Residents holding Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas and Certificate level qualifications constitute 19.3% of the population compared with 20.1% for City of Sydney.

Major differences in the qualifications held by Redfern Street Village and City of Sydney residents are:

• Proportionally fewer residents hold a Bachelor or Higher degree qualification.• Proportionally more residents have no qualifications.

Trend

Between 2006 and 2011 the proportion of residents with a Bachelor or Higher degree qualification has increased significantly. Consequently, the proportion of residents with no qualifications has declined. These trends are in line with those of City of Sydney.

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Educational Institutions Attended

25.3% of Redfern Street Village residents attend an educational institution, compared with 24.4% of City of Sydney.

Participation in education is a key to future life opportunities in Australia today. Regular school attendance has a well-established impact on core literacy and numeracy skills and level of education is related to socio economic status. Table 5 details the categories of educational institution that residents attend and the proportions of Redfern Street Village residents attending them, compared with City of Sydney figures.

Table 5: Education Institute Attendance - Share2011 2006 Change

Institution typeVillage

%

City ofSydney

%

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-11

diff. in %Pre-school 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.1Primary school 2.7 2.4 2.8 2.5 -0.1 - Primary - Government 1.9 1.6 1.8 1.6 0.1 - Primary - Catholic 0.6 0.4 0.7 0.5 -0.1 - Primary - Independent 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.4 -0.1Secondary school 1.9 1.9 2.3 2.4 -0.4 - Secondary - Government 1.1 0.8 1.4 1.0 -0.3 - Secondary - Catholic 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.0 - Secondary - Independent 0.3 0.6 0.4 0.7 -0.1TAFE 3.5 3.5 3.8 3.6 -0.3University 14.7 13.3 13.8 13.4 0.9Other 1.7 2.5 1.8 2.3 -0.1Total Attending 25.3 24.4 25.2 24.8 0.1Not attending 74.7 75.6 74.8 75.2 -0.1Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2006 (Usual Residence data).

Dominant Groups

The largest proportion of residents in Redfern Street Village attending educational institutions is tertiary students (University and TAFE) at 18.2%. This figure compares with 16.8% in City of Sydney.

There are no significant differences between the proportions of education institution attendance between the Redfern Street Village and City of Sydney.

Trend

Between 2006 and 2011, apart from a very small increase in university attendance, the proportion of Redfern Street Village residents attending the different categories of educational institutions has remained relatively unchanged. This also reflects City of Sydney trends for the same time period.

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What do we do?Employment Status

91.7% of the Redfern Street Village labour force is employed with 65.5% of the labour force being employed full time

As well as being an important indicator of socio-economic status, employment statistics indicate the strength of the local economy. Labour force participation is influenced by a number of factors such as age, employment opportunities available in the area and the education and skill base of the population. Table 6 shows the proportion of Redfern Street Village residents, 15 years of age and over, who are counted as being ’in the labour force’ – currently employed or seeking employment. Table 7 details the proportion of the Redfern Street Village labour force that is actually employed and whether they are full or part time workers.

Table 6: Labour Force Participation2011 2006 Change

Labour force statusVillage

%

City ofSydney

%

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-11

diff. in %Total labour force* 70.6 75.2 67.7 74.2 2.9Not in the labour force 29.4 24.8 32.3 25.8 -2.9* Total labour force includes those currently employed as well as those currently seeking work. ‘Not in the labour force’ includes children, retirees and those unable to work due to disability (amongst others).Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2006 (Usual Residence data).

Table 7: Employment Status of Labour Force Participants2011 2006 Change

Employment statusVillage

%

City ofSydney

%

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-11

diff. in %Employed 91.7 94.1 92.8 94.6 -1.1 - Employed full-time 65.5 69.0 66.7 69.8 -1.2 - Employed part-time 26.2 25.1 26.1 24.8 0.1

Unemployed 8.3 5.9 7.2 5.4 1.1 - Looking for full-time work 4.2 3.1 4.1 2.8 0.1 - Looking for part-time work 4.1 2.8 3.1 2.6 1.0Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2006 (Usual Residence data).

Dominant Groups

The proportion of Redfern Street Village residents aged 15 years and over in the labour force is lower than City of Sydney. In contrast, there are proportionally more residents in Redfern Street Village unemployed and looking for work compared to the City of Sydney. The major differences between employment status of Redfern Street Village residents and City of Sydney residents are:

• Proportionally fewer residents are employed, or employed full-time.• Proportionally more residents are unemployed.

Trend

Between 2006 and 2011 there has been a small increase in the proportion of Redfern Street Village residents participating in the labour force (both employed and unemployed) as well as a small increase in the proportion of the labour force that is unemployed and actively looking for work.

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Occupations

39.5% of residents record themselves as ‘Professionals’, making this the largest occupational group in Redfern Street Village

Occupation is strongly related to the economic base and employment opportunities available in an area, as well as the education levels and employment aspirations of residents. When viewed with other indicators, such as educational qualifications and individual income, occupation is a key measure for evaluating Redfern Street Village’s socio-economic status and skill base. Table 8 details the main occupational groupings of Redfern Street Village residents and the proportions of residents in each of them, compared with City of Sydney figures.

Table 8: Occupation of Employment – In Rank Order2011 2006 Change

OccupationVillage

%

City ofSydney

%

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-11

diff. in %Professionals 39.5 39.6 35.7 37.5 3.8Clerical & Administrative Workers 14.3 13.3 15.6 14.3 -1.3Managers 13.9 16.8 14.0 16.6 -0.1Community & Personal Service Workers 9.5 9.4 9.4 9.3 0.1Technicians & Trade Workers 8.7 7.8 8.4 7.6 0.3Sales Workers 7.8 7.6 8.5 8.5 -0.7Labourers 4.2 4.0 5.7 4.3 -1.5Machinery Operators & Drivers 2.1 1.5 2.7 1.9 -0.6Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2006 (Usual Residence data).

Dominant Groups

The three most populous occupation groups in Redfern Street Village, ‘Professionals’, ‘Clerical and Administrative Workers’ and ‘Managers’, collectively account for 67.7% of employed residents.

The major difference between occupations employing Redfern Street Village residents and City of Sydney residents is:

• Proportionally fewer residents record themselves as ‘Managers’.

Trend

Between 2006 and 2011 the proportion of Redfern Street Village residents identifying themselves as being employed in ‘Professional’ occupations has increased at nearly twice the rate of City of Sydney. There have been small declines in residents identifying their occupational grouping as ‘Clerical and Administrative Service Workers’ and ‘Labourers’ but otherwise, shifts in occupation of employment between 2006 and 2011 in Redfern Street Village, as in City of Sydney, are negligible.

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Employment by industry sector

15.8% of residents record their industry of employment as ‘Professional, Scientific or Technical Services’, making this the largest industry of employment in Redfern Street Village.

The industries that residents are employed in will be influenced by their skill base as well as by the employment opportunities available. Table 9 identifies the industry sectors in which Village residents work. It should be noted that a residents’ place of work may often not be within the Village area itself, as many workers commute away from their place of residence for employment.

Table 9: Employment by Industry Sector – In Rank Order

2011 2006 Change

Industry sector

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-

11diff. in

%Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 15.8 17.1 13.0 15.5 2.8

Education & Training 9.5 7.4 9.5 7.2 0.0Accommodation & Food Services 8.8 10.2 9.0 10.2 -0.2Health Care & Social Assistance 8.2 8.1 8.3 7.9 -0.1Retail trade 8.1 7.7 9.3 8.4 -1.2Information, Media & Telecommunications 8.0 6.3 6.8 6.3 1.2Financial & Insurance Services 7.8 10.3 7.9 10.1 -0.1Public Administration & Safety 6.4 5.8 6.7 6.2 -0.3Administrative & Support Services 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.7 0.2Arts & Recreation Services 4.3 3.1 3.3 3.0 1.0Manufacturing 4.1 3.7 4.6 4.1 -0.5Wholesale trade 3.4 3.9 3.9 4.2 -0.5Transport, Postal & Warehousing 3.4 3.2 4.2 3.7 -0.8Construction 3.1 3.2 3.1 2.9 0.0Other Services 3.0 2.8 3.6 3.0 -0.6Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 1.2 1.9 1.7 1.9 -0.5Electricity, Gas & Water Services 0.3 0.5 0.6 0.4 -0.3Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.2 0.0Mining 0.0 0.2 0.1 0.1 -0.1Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2006 (Usual Residence data).

Dominant Groups

‘Professional, Scientific and Technical Services’ followed by ‘Education and Training’ employed the greatest number of residents living in Redfern Street and together represent just over a quarter (25.3%) of residents working in these sectors.

The major differences between the industries of employment for Redfern Street Village residents and City of Sydney residents are:

• Proportionally more residents employed in ‘Education and Training’.• Proportionally fewer residents employed in ‘Financial and Insurance Services’.

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Trend

Between 2006 and 2011, the largest proportional increase of employment by industry sector occurred in the ‘Professional, Scientific and Technical Services’ and was slighter higher than City of Sydney. The largest proportional decrease of employment by industry has occurred in ‘Retail trade’.

Individual Income

In Redfern Street Village, the median individual income was $690 per week compared with $888 per week for City of Sydney residents.

Weekly gross income earned is linked to a number of factors including employment status, age, qualifications and type of employment. Table 10 details proportions of Village residents (15 years and over) by gross weekly income bands and notes the range into which the median income falls. By definition, half the residents earn above and half below the median. Table 11 shows the proportion of 2006 and 2011 Redfern Street Village and City of Sydney resident incomes that fall into each of the NSW individual gross weekly income quartiles.

Table 10: Weekly Individual Gross Income2011

Weekly incomeVillag

e

%

City ofSydne

y%

Negative Income/ Nil income 8.7 10.1$1-$199 5.5 4.5$200-$299 11.9 7.4$300-$399 10.8 7.6$400-$599 9.2 8.3$600-$799 (median falls within this range) 8.7 8.4$800-$999 8.2 8.4$1000-$1249 8.9 9.7$1250-$1499 8.0 8.3$1500-$1999 10.1 11.3$2000 or more 10.0 16.0Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2006 (Usual Residence data).

Table 11: Income Distribution by NSW Weekly Individual Income Quartiles2011 2006 Change

Quartile groupVillage

%

City ofSydney

%

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-11

diff. in %Lowest group 22.2 19.6 24.5 20.1 -2.3Medium lowest 22.2 16.7 22.1 17.1 0.1Medium highest 21.9 22.0 21.7 21.7 0.2Highest group 33.7 41.7 31.7 41.1 2.0Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2006 (Usual Residence data).

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Dominant Groups

In Redfern Street Village, 36.9% of residents are on a low income (less than $400 per week), compared with 29.6% in City of Sydney. The median weekly income is 22.3% less than City of Sydney and, at the top end, there are proportionally fewer residents earning over $2,000 per week than in City of Sydney.

Relating weekly individual income to the NSW income profile (in which 25% of NSW residents fall into each income quartile, by definition) and comparing to City of Sydney residents, the major differences for Redfern Street Village are:

• Proportionally more resident incomes in the bottom two NSW quartiles.• Proportionally fewer resident incomes in the top quartile.

Trend

Between 2006 and 2011, there have been only negligible changes in the distribution of City of Sydney residents’ weekly incomes across the NSW income quartiles. However there has been some growth in the proportion of Redfern Street Village individual resident weekly incomes in the top NSW quartile and a decrease in those in the lowest NSW quartile.

Household Income

The median household income in Redfern Street Village is $1,218 per week, compared with $1,629 for City of Sydney.

Household income is an important indicator of socio-economic status for an area. It is important to note however that income data is not necessarily a measure of wealth. For example, although retirees may have large capital wealth, household incomes will be lower in areas with a large proportion of these residents. For this reason, household income should be viewed in conjunction with age and household composition data.

Table 12 details proportions of Redfern Street Village households by gross weekly income bands and notes the range into which the median income falls. Table 13 shows the proportion of 2006 and 2011 Redfern Street Village and City of Sydney household incomes falling into each of the NSW gross weekly household income quartiles. The figures in Table 13 are adjusted to account for differences in household size and composition. Comparisons between areas and over time are best made based on these ‘equivalised’ figures.

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Table 12: Weekly Household Income2011

Weekly incomeVillag

e%

City ofSydney

%Negative Income/Nil Income 3.3 3.9$1-$199 2.9 1.9$200-$299 8.1 4.2$300-$399 9.5 5.5$400-$599 8.0 5.6$600-$799 7.1 5.9$800-$999 5.7 5.9$1000-$1249 (median falls in this range) 6.3 7.1$1250-$1499 6.4 6.9$1500-$1999 10.7 11.8$2000-$2499 6.9 7.2$2500-$2999 10.1 15.3$3000-$3499 6.1 6.4$3500-$3999 3.4 4.1$4000-$4999 3.2 3.8$5000 or more 2.3 4.5Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2006 (Usual Residence data).

Table 13: Equivalised Income Distribution by NSW Weekly Household Income Quartiles

2011 2006 Change

Quartile groupVillage

%

City ofSydney

%

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-11

diff. in %Lowest group 30.8 19.3 32.3 20.5 -1.5Medium lowest 14.4 13.3 14.4 13.3 0.0Medium highest 17.5 18.9 17.9 19.3 -0.4Highest group 37.3 48.5 35.4 46.9 1.9Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data).

Dominant Groups

In Redfern Street Village, nearly a third (31.8%) of households are on a low weekly income (less than $600), compared with 21.1% in City of Sydney. The median weekly household income is 25.2% lower than City of Sydney. At the top end, there are proportionally fewer households with weekly incomes over $3,000 in Redfern Street (15.0%) compared with City of Sydney (18.8%).

Relating weekly household income to the NSW equivalised household income profile (25% of households fall into each income quartile) and comparing to City of Sydney residents, the major differences for Redfern Street Village are:

• Proportionally more household incomes in the lowest NSW quartile.• Proportionally fewer household incomes in the top NSW quartile.

Trend

Between 2006 and 2011, there was a decrease in the proportion of Redfern Street Village households falling into the bottom NSW income quartile and an increase in those falling into the top NSW income quartile. This represents a similar pattern to the change in the distribution of City of Sydney household incomes across the NSW household income quartiles.

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How do we live?Household Types

At 41.2% and 24.3% respectively, households constituting a ‘Lone person’ or a ‘Couple without children’ make up the majority of Redfern Street Village homes

Households form the common ‘economic unit’ of society and the composition of a household is an important demographic indicator. It can indicate the residential role and function of an area, and provide an understanding as to the level of demand for services and facilities. Table 14 identifies the different household compositions in which Redfern Street Village residents live.

Table 14: Household Composition2011 2006 Change

Households by typeVillage

%

City ofSydney

%

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-11

diff. in %Lone person 41.2 39.9 41.9 41.2 -0.7Group households 15.8 14.2 14.2 13.8 1.6Families total 43.0 45.9 43.9 45.0 -0.9 - Couples without children 24.3 28.3 24.4 26.9 -0.1 - Couples with children 9.1 10.3 8.5 10.0 0.6 - One parent families 7.3 5.1 8.5 5.5 -1.2 - Other families 2.3 2.2 2.5 2.6 -0.2Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data).

Dominant Groups

Overall, the two most common types of households in Redfern Street Village, ‘Lone person’ and ‘Couples without children’, constitute 65.5% of all households, proportionally fewer than the City of Sydney at 68.2%.

The major differences between the household compositions in Redfern Street Village and City of Sydney are:

• Proportionally fewer ‘Couples without children’ households.• Proportionally more ‘One parent families’ households.

Trend

Between 2006 and 2011 there has been a slight increase in the proportion of ‘Group’ households and a slight decrease in the proportion of ‘One parent families’ households, but overall, the changes in household type are negligible as they are in City of Sydney for the same time period.

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Housing Tenure

In Redfern Street Village 40.9% of households are renting privately compared with 51.2% of City of Sydney households.

Housing tenure data provides insights into characteristics of the housing market. Areas with a high proportion of private renters are typified by relatively mobile residents, such as young singles and couples. By contrast, areas with high proportions of home owners and mortgagees are typified by more settled residents and families. Table 15 identifies the tenure type of households located in Redfern Street Village.

Table 15: Housing Tenure2011 2006 Change

Tenure typeVillage

%

City ofSydney

%

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-11

diff. in %Fully owned 9.6 14.4 9.6 14.3 0.0Mortgage* 22.6 23.5 20.9 21.9 1.7Renting - Social housing 25.9 10.0 29.5 11.8 -3.6Renting – Private 40.9 51.2 38.6 50.9 2.3Other tenure types 1.0 0.9 1.4 1.1 -0.4*This refers to households with a mortgage on the property they reside in.Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data).

Dominant Groups

The proportion of Redfern Street Village households living in a home they own or have a mortgage on is 32.2% combined. This figure is lower than the proportion for the City of Sydney.

The major differences between housing tenure in Redfern Street Village and City of Sydney are:

• Proportionally fewer households fully own their homes.• Proportionally more householders rent from social housing providers.• Proportionally fewer households rent privately.

Trend

Between 2006 and 2011 there has been a decrease in proportion of households renting from social housing providers and an increase in those renting privately. In City of Sydney the proportion of households renting from social housing providers has also decreased. Over the same period, the proportion of households with mortgages in Redfern Street Village increased on par with the City of Sydney overall.

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Dwelling Structure

In Redfern Street Village, 62.1% of dwellings are high density, compared to 74.5% in City of Sydney.

Dwelling type is an important determinant of residential role and function. Higher density dwelling types are typified by privately renting, young adult residents and smaller households. Lower density living, in larger, detached or separate dwellings is typified by families and prospective families. Dwelling type can also reflect market opportunities or planning policy. For instance higher-density housing is often found in conjunction with public transport nodes or centres of employment. Integrating the data on dwelling types, household types, housing tenure and age structure provides a rounded picture of the Village housing market. Table 16 identifies the type of dwellings located in Redfern Street Village.

Table 16: Dwelling Structure2011 2006 Change

Dwelling typeVillage

%

City ofSydney

%

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-11

diff. in %Separate house 0.2 1.5 0.1 1.7 0.1Medium density 35.5 21.9 35.0 22.5 0.5High density 62.1 74.5 62.1 73.2 0.0Other 2.2 2.1 2.8 2.6 -0.6Separate house - includes all free-standing dwellings separated from neighbouring dwellings by a gap of at least half a metreMedium density - includes all semi-detached, row, terrace, townhouses and villa units, plus flats and apartments in blocks of 1 or 2 storeys, and flats attached to housesHigh density - includes flats and apartments in 3 storey and larger blocks

Other - includes houses and flats attached to shops or offices, and other improvised homes

Source: City of Sydney Floor Space and Employment Survey 2007 and 2012

Dominant Groups

Medium and high density housing combined account for 97.6% of all housing in Redfern Street Village, on par with City of Sydney.

The major differences between dwelling structure in Redfern Street Village and City of Sydney are:

• Proportionally more medium density dwellings.• Proportionally fewer high density dwellings.

Trend

Between 2006 and 2011 there have been negligible changes in the proportion of different dwelling types in Redfern Street Village.

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Internet Connection

70.5% of households in Redfern Street Village have a broadband internet connection, compared with City of Sydney at 77.7%.

Information technology is increasingly an important part of the way we work, conduct our finances, communicate, learn and are entertained. As a result high speed internet connections are increasingly regarded as a necessity for accessing essential services and information. Internet connectivity can be affected by availability and affordability of connection services, household income education and resident ages. Table 17 details the different ways households connect to the internet in Redfern Street Village.

Table 17: Dwelling Internet Connection2011 2006 Change

Connection typeVillage

%

City ofSydney

%

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-11

diff. in %Total internet connection 78.5 86.9 63.7 72.4 14.8 - Broadband connection 70.5 77.7 47.5 56.1 23.0 - Dial-up connection 2.5 2.2 14.9 15.0 -12.4 - Other connection 5.5 7.0 1.3 1.3 4.2No internet connection 21.5 13.1 36.3 27.6 -14.8Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data).

Dominant Groups

In keeping with City of Sydney trends, the majority of households in Redfern Street Village now have an internet connection of some kind. However, fewer Redfern Street Village households have broadband connections than City of Sydney households and a higher proportion of Redfern Street Village households have no connection at all.

Trend

Between 2006 and 2011 there has been a large increase in the proportion of Redfern Street Village households with internet connections and in those with broadband internet connections in particular. This is reflected in a substantial decline in the proportion of households with dial-up connections or with no connection at all and it reflects the pace of change in this technology in the last 5 years.

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Car Ownership

56.0% of Redfern Street Village households own a motor vehicle, compared with 59.5% of City of Sydney households.

Access to services and employment opportunities are strongly influenced by access to efficient and reliable transport, be it private or public. Resident car ownership will be influenced by multiple factors - distance to shops, essential services and place of employment or education, as well as access to alternatives (e.g. Public Transport, cycle and pedestrian networks). Household type, the age and number of residents, as well as household income, may also play a role. Depending on these factors, car ownership can be seen as a measure of advantage or disadvantage or as a neutral socio-economic measure, which nonetheless impacts on the environment and quality of life. Table 18 shows the proportion of households owning cars in Redfern Street Village.

Table 18: Car Ownership2011 2006 Change

Number of carsVillage

%

City ofSydney

%

Village

%

City ofSydney

%

Village2006-11

diff. in %No motor vehicles 44.0 40.5 44.0 39.7 0.01 motor vehicle 43.3 45.4 42.8 45.5 0.52 motor vehicles 10.6 12.1 11.2 12.7 -0.63 or more motor vehicles 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.1 0.1Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data).

Dominant Groups

Not surprisingly, given the predominance of high and medium density dwellings in Redfern Street Village and the proximity to the city, there are proportionally more non-car-owning households compared with City of Sydney overall.

Trend

Between 2006 and 2011 the changes in proportions of Redfern Street Village households owning none, one or more care cars have been negligible. Likewise the City of Sydney figures for household car-ownership have not changed notably over the last 5 years.

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